12 Pet Memorial Gifts to Give After the Loss of a BFF (Best Furry Friend)

• Why We Recommend It: customizable, photo display, multiple sizes

Keep it simple with a photo sign featuring a gorgeous handmade image of your loved one’s furry friend on a durable wrapped canvas with UV-resistant ink. It can be customized with a pet name and dates, and the goodbye message can be a pre-written quote (choose one of four) or one of your choosing. The frame, meanwhile, which starts at an 8-inch x 10-inch size, can be mounted on the wall or placed on a table in a favorite spot.

• Why We Recommend It: photo display, multiple sizes, customizable

Our four-legged loved ones undoubtedly take a piece of our hearts from the moment they enter our lives—and this 3D puzzle piece, which features a custom pet photo printed directly onto a piece of solid wood, captures that sentiment perfectly. It can also be personalized with a message of your choosing, as well as the pet’s name and dates of remembrance to make it that much more touching. Multiple reviewers note that edits were accommodated at their request to make the picture just right, and it comes in three different sizes to best suit your giftee’s space.

• Why We Recommend It: sensory, comes with gift box

Gift this cheery, rainbow-colored wind chime, and the owner will be able to remember their pooch every time they hear its sweet, soothing notes from the porch or the garden. For an extra special touch, the metal paw-shaped topper is engraved with a tender quote that reads: “We are now all together. Again and forever. Across the Rainbow Bridge.” It also comes in a ready-to-give gift box that includes a sympathy card so you can pen a personal message of support.

• Why We Recommend It: cozy, multiple sizes, customizable

This custom blanket will take some preparation: You’ll need to gather four photos and the name of your loved one’s pet (might we suggest their social media accounts?). But it’ll be worth the effort if it means they can cuddle up with photos of their lost friend. Available in four size options and four patterns, it's made from polyester fleece, making this blanket great for light warmth—and all-around emotional comfort.

• Why We Recommend It: hand-painted, home decor

This sculpted, hand-painted figure will be a welcome addition to a grieving pal or family member’s shelf, mantle or desk. It features a nurturing angel cuddling a pup to suggest they’re being well-cared for on the other side and comes with an enclosure card that reads "for those who share the spirit of friendship." It’s made of a durable resin and comes in a ready-to-gift box, to boot.

• Why We Recommend It: wearable, comes with a bag and accessories, budget-friendly

This bracelet, which arrives in a velvet bag, is more than just a cute outfit accessory: It’s also a sweet present for someone who has just lost a dog or other pet. The mixed color beads represent the Rainbow Bridge, and there's a cute paw print charm with a heart strung onto the elastic rope representing a beloved animal. A blessing card and a matching rainbow brooch are also included with purchase.

• Why We Recommend It: long-lasting, can be displayed indoors or outdoors

We love the simplicity of this paw print river rock stone. The idea is to place it outside in a favorite spot of the beloved pet’s, like the garden, or that spot in the sun in the backyard, permanently marking their territory with the words "forever in my heart.” It’s something the kids can even paint with their own messages to further personalize it, and the metal is made of pewter, so it’s not likely to rust.

• Why We Recommend It: home decor, photo display

Celebrate a kitty’s life with this plant frame in the shape of a cat head that will breathe new life into a grieving home, as the metal tail wraps around a cylinder vase with room for a plant to grow. There’s also room for a 4-inch by 6-inch photo of the pet who’s crossed over the rainbow bridge. Both are upheld by the MDF wood base, which can stand alone on a countertop or mantle.

• Why We Recommend It: photo display, customizable, multiple display options

This shadow box is designed specifically to house a pup’s most-loved items, like their collar, a favorite ball or toy or even a vial of their ashes. It comes with hooks to easily hang it on the wall, along with six stick pins and a shatterproof glass window. Swivel tabs on the back also make it easy to open should the urge strike to feel an item in remembrance.

• Why We Recommend It: home decor, likely to be used every day

For some, memorializing a pet in a ceremonial way can be healing. This dog-bone shaped memorial stone has a place for a votive candle that can be lit in memory of Fido and relit with a standard tea light in the glass jar each year on his or her anniversary. There's a beautiful hand-painted tribute etched into the top, too.

• Why We Recommend It: wearable, hypoallergenic

Some pet parents who are grieving may not be quite ready for photographic reminders of their fallen fur babies. This surgical-grade stainless-steel bracelet offers a more subtle way to honor their memory with its sweet hidden message on the underside, which reads, "I'll meet you at the rainbow bridge.” The cuff is hypoallergenic, so it can be worn by anyone, and the bangle adjusts for larger or smaller wrists.

• Why We Recommend It: home decor, photo display

This custom-made gift turns a photo of a beloved pet into an incredibly lifelike 3D model, laser-etched into crystal. The end result is a beautiful, freestanding decorative item that grieving owners can display in their home for an eye-pleasing and poignant reminder of their pet’s presence.